bates
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/beɪts/
English
Definitions
verb
- To reduce the force of something; to abate.
- To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
- (sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away.
- To leave out, except, bar.
verb
- To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
- Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.
verb
- To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.
verb
- To masturbate.“I could go out and take a walk in the park, but I'd rather stay home and bate all day.”
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